A Nap Schedule for Every Age: Help Your Child Nap Well
A Nap Schedule for Every Age: Help Your Child Nap Well Parents often wonder when their baby will settle into a “perfect” nap schedule. This can feel quite elusive when you have a newborn, but knowing what to expect based on your baby’s age and development can help. It’s important to set realistic expectations and […]
Stop My Toddler From Cosleeping — My Husband is on the Couch!
Stop My Toddler From Cosleeping — My Husband is on the Couch! A reader wrote in with a plea to “stop my toddler from cosleeping.” She wrote: “My 3.5 yr old daughter has recently started to have issues with sleeping in her bed. I am certain at times she has nightmares. We have let her […]
7 Tips to Gently Wean Your Breastfeeding Toddler
7 Tips to Gently Wean Your Breastfeeding Toddler If you’ve made it to toddlerhood and are still breastfeeding, kudos to you! Breastfeeding is a huge commitment, both emotionally and physically. There comes a point, though, when you’re going to wean your breastfeeding toddler. If you have reached a point where either you have decided to […]
Ideal Bedtime: How to Decide What Time Your Child Goes to Bed
Ideal Bedtime: How to Decide What Time Your Child Goes to Bed How do you decide when your child should go to sleep at night? Is there really an ideal bedtime for your child? And does it really matter when he goes to sleep as long as he gets the sleep he needs? These are […]
One Nap Per Day: How to Transition Your Toddler with The Shuffle
One Nap Per Day: How to Transition Your Toddler with The Shuffle If you’re a parent who sticks to a schedule, your days probably revolve around your child’s nap schedule. When toddlers drop down to one nap it can really open up your mornings. However, the wrong amount of sleep during the daytime can lead […]
Toddler Won’t Sleep at Night? Your Tough Sleep Question, Answered
Toddler Won’t Sleep at Night? Your Tough Sleep Question, Answered A mom of five is having a sleep problem with her youngest. This mom’s toddler won’t sleep at night, and she’s tried it all: “Our 2-year-old is the youngest of five and hands down the worst sleeper in the world ever. In his life, he’s […]
Nighttime Bottle Feedings – How Do I Wean My Nine-Month-Old?
Nighttime Bottle Feedings – How Do I Wean My Nine-Month-Old? A reader named Tiffany wrote in to ask about her nine-month-old’s nighttime bottle feedings: “We cannot kick the night wakings of our nine-month old. Our daughter is obsessed with her bottle, whether hungry or not, and must have it when she wakes for comfort. How […]
Soothing a Fussy Baby: Using Motion and Cues to Calm the Crankiness
Soothing a Fussy Baby: Using Motion and Cues to Calm the Crankiness Parents dealing with a fussy baby — especially one that has been recently fed, changed and loved — are eager to find ways to calm them. Here are a few tips for soothing a fussy baby: Learn a baby’s sleepy cues Understand sleep […]
Infant Massage – Ten Steps to a More Peaceful Baby
Infant Massage – Ten Steps to a More Peaceful Baby Giving your baby an infant massage can help baby relax and drift off to sleep. Have you ever had a massage? The lights are low, soft music gently floats through the air, your thoughts drift as you sink onto a decadently covered surface where you […]
12 Month Sleep Regression — Emerging Toddler Skills Might Be to Blame
Understanding and Managing the 12-Month Sleep Regression The 12-month sleep regression is a common milestone in infant development that many parents face. Characterized by sudden sleep disturbances in previously good sleepers, this phase often includes frequent nighttime waking, difficulty settling, and nap refusals. While this can feel overwhelming, it’s a natural part of your baby’s […]
My 8 Month Old is Standing In the Crib — It’s Disrupting Her Sleep
A mom named Kristy wrote in about her 8 month-old who is standing in the crib. Here’s some advice for Kristy, and everyone else dealing with this very common developmental milestone. “We used your techniques on my child when she was about 6 months old. It worked really well. She’s 8 months old now and […]
How to Wean from Swaddling — A Gentle Transition
How to Wean from Swaddling — A Gentle Transition So you’ve reached that wonderful — and often dreaded milestone: your baby is ready to give up the swaddle. But are you? Do you know how to wean from swaddling? Many parents of newborns worry that they will have to actively “wean” their baby from swaddling. […]
Sleep Schedules for Your Baby – Video from Kids in the House
Sleep Schedules for Your Baby – Video from Kids in the House This week’s video blog is from Kids in the House, a wonderful parenting resource filled with expert advice on hundreds of topics, including sleep. This video will give you some examples of ideal wake, nap and sleep schedules for your baby. We’ll cover: […]
Sleep Training 3,4 & 5 Year Olds – How To Begin & Win
Can You Sleep Train a 3 Year Old? Yes, you absolutely can sleep train a 3-year-old! At this age, your child has likely developed habits that impact their sleep, but it’s never too late to teach independent sleep skills. The key is to approach it gently and with patience, as older toddlers may protest changes […]
My Baby Wakes Up Constantly Throughout the Night!
My Baby Wakes Up Constantly Throughout the Night! A mom wrote in with a question we hear often. This baby wakes up constantly, and her mom is ready to solve her baby’s sleep problems. “My daughter has turned just seven months old and has never slept through the night. Her problem is not going to […]